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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1948

Page

6

Town Meeting Deliberates Warrant Articles and Local Plans

Budget and Finance Committee members and town officials push for better town government. Warrant contains 53 articles, including a town landing, one to three year terms, and a new system. Girl Scouts will serve noon refreshments. local weathered and historical references noted.

Phippsburg Edwin Small Herbert Boot Truman Roberts Bert Osod Gordon Scan Erick i Bene Winthrop, Blair J. Lester Morse Leo Hamel Lawrence Taylor Mina Gilliam Annie Harrington Philip Jacobs Jane Gilliam Be & Nice Ortland

Local Notes Mention Visits and Library Change

The column records Mrs. Oliver hosting in Jamaica Plain and visits by Stanley Hutchins, plus remarks on light snow in recent days. It notes Annie M. Pease resigning from the Albert F Totman Library after years of service since 1926, praising her work and the library’s growth.

Dyer Oliver Chester Pr Louise Eon Jamaica Plain Mass Stanley Hutchins Amoun Malden John Malcolm Grace Concord N. H el Millers Roslindale Eugene Bowker Robert J. Bowker Annie M. Pease Albert F. Totman Pese Pease

Phippsburg Christian Service Meeting Report

The Phippsburg Christian Service Meeting held at Thomas L. Totman’s home in Phippsburg Center had 14 members and three guests. Eunice B. Shaw of the Congregational Christian Conference of Maine gave a report on her work and ongoing character education efforts for the community.

Thomas L. Totman Phippsburg Center Eunice B. Shaw Congregational Christian Conference of Maine Philip Jaca Sean Would Bégi Sherman

Phippsburg notices list meetings and local social events

Town voters urged to attend polls as the Finance committee and others discuss issues. church and PTA activities include a Father Son Banquet on March 12 and Easter services at Small Point church. Local residents attended meetings, visits, and reports from Phippsburg Center, Bath, Winnegance, and Perkins Island Light, with family and civic group updates.

Con Town Mhh I. Owell Leston Harris Et and Finance Committée Town Hall Edward Po Heari N Ng Tepo Leston N Albert Gray Christian Service Committee Phippsary Center Z. Totman Phippsburg Small Point Church Parker Head Pta Church School Small Point Phippyburg Leston Harrington Dromore Bureau Earl Lowell Leston Harrington Bodwell Grange Lewis Lowell Serardby Clarence Blaisdell Bath Charles Blaisdell Walter McCarty Turner McCarty General Electric Chicago Barbara Harrington Clyde Moore Albert B. Gray Providence R. I May Dannenfelser Clarence Skeffield Perkins Island Light Harpswell Laura Wyman North Berwick Laura Libbyr Laurence Thayer Sally Lowell Francis Gray Dorothy Cushing Morse High School Alvin Rollins Walter Cc Wpman Lloyd D. Lowell American Mariner U.S.M.T.S Acaulco Mexico Panama Canal New England Perley Quinn Phippsburg Center John Rollins

Herm: Arts and Pirates and Their Work The He A Id

Fragmentary OCR outlines a phrase about herms, arts, and pirates. It mentions work by a person or group but lacks clear names, dates, or places to confirm events or details.

Cattle Mating Highlights Naturally Polled Strains

A report describes mating outcomes for cattle naturally polled. The study notes breeding choices aimed at preserving hornless traits and improving herd quality.

Plans to Advance New England Education Gains Backing

Homer W. Anderson of Newton Mass urges public participation as New England rebuilds public school systems. The New England School Development Council warns that hundreds of new schools and millions are needed and stresses site selection criteria for future elementary and secondary schools.

Adpee Gen Education En Glan New England School Development Council New England Homer W. Anderson Newton Mass Anderson Council Annderson

Dromore Farm Bureau Session on Meat Cookery at Grange Hall

The Dromore Farm Bureau held an all day session at the grange hall with president Mrs Aletha Campbell presiding. Thirteen members and three guests attended as Miss Beryl Barton Auburn home demonstration agent led meat cookery instruction and noon meal prep. Afternoon moving pictures explained further meat menus while attendees learned fuel saving tips. The group planned a March 17 meeting at Mrs Bernard Henderson’s Phippsburg road home with topics on finishes the dress led by Mrs Addie Seavey.

Dromore Farm Bureau Grange Hall Aletha Campbell Beryl Barton Auburn Bernard Hendersonn Phippsburg Road Addie Seavey Seavey Topsham Kell Lillian Hen Elizabeth Beals Id Blair Ernest Kca Wi A Wyman HS Binns Law

Community notes and visits across town in midweek

Brief items report residents and visitors around Bath and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs. Myrarg Flora, Patricia Chubbuck, Jerema Chubbuck, Edmon Wallace, Carey Wallace, Williard Oliver, Izora Menedez, Helen Gagnon, Capt. Leon Fickett, and George Oliver. Various selectmen and club meetings noted.

Markana Thomas Totman Panies Uting Edmond Carey Wallace Fon Hippsbury Center School Earl Lowell Aoeter Sally Parker Head Patricia Jerema Chubbuck Woo Nanceamet Barbara New York City Bath Academy Art Osgood, Jr Bath W. Shaw Needham Mass Clarence Wallace John Prency Elkanah Wyman Spruceville Williard Oliver George Oliver Izora Menedez Ascension Paraguay Helen Gagnon Popham Frank Scott Leon Fickett Maine General Hospital Portland Stanley Hyde Yarmouth Charles Bowers Massagles

Bath area families and guests spend holidays at cottages and events

Albion Johnson Jr of Bath relaxed at his Dix Island cottage over the holiday. Mrs R B K McLanathan of Boston visited with Mr McLanathan. Frederick Thomas joined the Christian Service committee meeting at the Totmans in Phippsburg Center. Edward Jr and Frederick Thomas attended Bath Firemen's Memorial banquet at the Central Fire Station. Edward Thomas serves in the fire department. Frederick was a guest. Mary, Robert and Lewis Moore enjoy midwinter vacation from Parker HeadSchool.

Albion Johnson, Jr Bath Dix Island R. B. K. McLanathan Boston Mr. McLanathan Frederick Thomas Christian Service Thomas Totman Phippsburg Center Edward Jr Central Fire Station Edward Thomas Frederick Mary Robert Lewis Moore Parker Head School

Bodwell Grange Meets With 19 Members In Phippsburg

Bodwell Grange of Phippsburg met with 19 members and one guest from Bangor Grange on February 20. Mrs. Frank Scott was installed as Flora by Past Master Melvin Pratt with his wife as lady assistant. Lecturer’s program included games with forfeits and tape sings, followed by remarks by Pastor T. L. Totman. Refreshments were served. next meeting set for March 6.

Bodwell Grange Phippsburg Bangor Grange Frank Scott Flora Melvin Pratt T. L. Totman

Birthday Celebration at 4057 Win Street

A birthday event on Monday evening at 4057 Win Street celebrated a 51st anniversary with decorations and a Ave style party. Guests included M st Cahill Sué Stover Sandra son Sally True Ann J bes Robert Small Victor Lonn ward and out of town guest Mc Chad iDavis of Brunswick. A cake was cut and served during an intermission in the gayelles with Victrola music and a gravel game setup.

Bud Tanser Win Street Ae Teed Wiliam Haggett Robevents M St Cahill Sué Stover Sandrason Sally True Ann J Robert Small Victor Lonn Warren Ward Torrey Chad iDavis Brunswick

Cummings Seen as Possible State Senate Candidate

Bath auto dealer Charles F. Cummings is repeatedly mentioned as a possible candidate for the Maine State Senate from Sagadahoc County. The article notes strong local interest, with Cummings weighing the decision amid a crowded field and shifting plans among several Bath politicians.

Charles F. Cummings Bath Sagadahoc Cummings

Five seek Republican gubernatorial nomination

The entry of Senator Neil S. Bishop raises the field to five candidates for the Republican nomination for governor. The lineup includes Portland attorney Max Pinon and others from the region as they vie for the post.

Neil S. Bishop Max Pinonan Portland

Possible gubernatorial race candidate Dow tours counties

The article notes Robert B. Dow of Norway, a Governor's council member, as a possible gubernatorial nominee. Dow, with past service in the State House and Senate, says he has been given the matter serious and may visit various counties in the coming weeks to gauge public reaction to his candidacy.

Neil S. Bishop Senate Joseph W. Larrabee West Bath Elizabeth D. Moffatt Bishop Roscoe C. McFadden Ward Six Bath McFadden House Senay Partie Howard C. Larrabee Walter Reid Georgetown Eastland Portland Sumner Sewall United States Reid Maine Sewall Robert B. Dow Norway Governor Dow

Remarkable Bath Woman to Celebrate Eightieth Birthday

Mrs. Edward Burnham of 70 Western Avenue plans a Sunday birthday celebration marking her 80th year born February 29, 1867. A lifetime Bath resident born in Prince Edward Island, she ran a millinery and dressmaking business, remembers the Alameda era, drove a Chevrolet, and will soon observe her sixty second wedding anniversary with her husband.

Edward Burnham Western Avenue Prince Edward Island Bath Manny Teat Burnham Pine Sisters J. J. Desmond Center Water Streets Milady Mrs. Burnham Alameda First Baptist Church Walter McElman

Secrets of Long Stemmed Roses Revealed by Pinching Buds

Garden note explains that growers found pinching terminal buds makes the main stem sprout anew, extending the stem and yielding a more beautiful flower, a technique developed alongside orchid work by devoted researchers in horticulture.

Community program highlights farm life theme and talent show

Senator Nett Bishop led a program at a farm setting with speakers including Haynes praising ongoing events. Students and townsfolk participated in a life of song quiz featuring Mrs Carlena Sornaen asking questions. Local youths Misses Geraldine Boudreau Anne Boudreau Don White Billy Moore joined by others impressed audience.

Nett Bishop Haynes Maither Hoe Carlena Sornaen Geraldine Othy Boanne Boudreau Don Marie White Ey Rae Billy Moore Jobinson Renaterette Richa Miller Bion P H Turer Dori Irving Berlin Peres Minor la Ra Ding Seneurasuines Rouen Sethowaa Ie Grange Sea

Dust and pollen power life on Earth

A compact note explains pollen as the most valuable dust enabling plant life and, in turn, animal life, highlighting pollen's essential role in the ecosystem.

Attention JASee I Am Notorious Cries Of Their Napus

The fragmented text presents garbled phrases and unclear references. No coherent event, person, or organization can be reliably identified for a concise news item.

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International Bridge spans longest worldwide with vast traffic

The Ambassador Bridge, the longest international bridge, features a main span of 1,850 feet and clears the Detroit river channel by 152 feet. Its five-lane roadway and eight-foot pedestrian sidewalk carried 3,267,874 people last year.

International Bridge Detroit River

Cape Elizabeth Man Pleads Guilty To Route 1 Speeding

Antone Dias of Cape Elizabeth pleaded guilty to speeding 50 mph on Route 1 in Bath. He paid a $10 fine and $4.70 in costs, with Patrolman Edward Newell of Bath police as arresting officer.

Antone Dias Cape Elizabeth Bath Edward Newell The Bath Police

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Denny Son Penmarden Bristol Robin- Penmarden Nichols Tha Engda Anes Dike Phippsburg Christian Service Meeting A. Hildreth Myrarg Popham Circle Cox Forrest C. Legard Ot Ballroe J. Horace McClure McClure Walter C. Lyden Adahoc County Common Council Philip H. Oliver Esther Brown Miss Brown Fred H. Thompson Margaret Chase Smith National House Mr. Reid Tos Hale Washington Central Maine Eaily
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